FATAL MVA ON BROAD MOUNTAIN ROAD

Sept 28th - Company 17 & Rescue 35 were dispatched for a motor vehicle crash on Broad Top Mountain Road in Carbon Township on Monday at 18:41 hours. Deputy Chief 17 arrived on scene to find one car blocking both lanes and the driver ejected onto the highway. Medic 17 arrived on Ambulance 17 and determined victim DOA.  Rescue 35 was assigned to handle scene safety and lighting operations while 35 Fire Police assisted with traffic control. 35 units were released at 19:31 hours.  Our thoughts and prayers go out the the victims family.

SERIOUS ON BROAD MOUNTAIN ROAD

Sept 28th - Company 35,Rescue 36 and EMS 15 & 17 were hit out on the 35-02 box for their first motor vehicle accident on Broad Top Mountain Road in Middletown on Monday. Chief 35 arrived on scene with a pick up truck broad sided into a tree with the driver laying outside the vehicle exhibiting obvious injuries. He assumed command bringing Rescue 35 into the scene and diverting Engine/Tanker 35 to the Tussey Mountain High School to establish a landing zone. EMS 15 personnel assessed the patient and was assisted by the rescue staff with packaging and loading. Due to weather conditions Aeromedical aborted shortly after lift off so Ambulance 15 transported the patient to the Altoona Hospital trauma center. Chief 35 placed all apparatus available at 12:25 and transferred command to Fire Police Captain 35-1 until PSP arrived and the scene was cleared.

T-BONE CRASH AT ROUTE 26 & 164

Sept 26th - Company 35, EMS 15 & Rescue 36 were dispatched for a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 26 & 164 in Liberty Township on Saturday morning. Chief 35 arrived on scene of a T bone crash involving a pick-up tuck and a car. Fortunately both drivers were out of their vehicles exhibiting only minor injuries. He assumed command holding 35 apparatus to the scene and placed Rescue 36 in service. EMS 15,s crew assessed the patients with both refusing transport. Command was later transferred to Assistant Chief 35-2 who managed the scene safety and traffic control operations until the incident terminated at 8:01.

RESCUE 35 CANCELLED ENROUTE TO CRASH WITH Co.36

Sept 19th - Company 35 and Rescue 35 were called to a motor vehicle accident on Raystown Road at 20:50. Chief 36 arrived on scene of the crash with no entrapment, holding his company and placed Rescue 35 in service shortly after marking up on the air. Rescue 35 was in quarters and ready at 20:54.

RESCUE 35 & EMS 15 RUN CRASH WITH CO.17

Sept 16th - Company 17 &EMS 17 along with Rescue 35 were dispatched for a motor vehicle crash on Broad Top Mountain Road on Tuesday evening at 21:33. Chief 17 arrived on scene with multiple patients and special called additional EMS units from 15 & 16. Under his command Rescue 35 and crew were assigned to attend to a patient who had left the scene and found along Broad Top Mountain Road. They were placed in service at the end of this assignment at 21:53.
 

TRANSFER ASSIGNMENT TO 36's HOUSE

Sept 12th - Engine 35 fullfilled a stand-by assignment for Station 36 while they worked a fire with Company 41 on Saturday evening. Chief 36 placed the Engine crew ready at 23:39.

RESCUE 35 RUNS ROLLOVER MVA WITH CO.36

Sept 12th - Company 36 and Rescue 35 responded to a motor vehicle accident on Raystwon Road on Saturday at 03:12. Chief 35 arrived on scene to find  a single vehicle on its roof with the driver self extricated. EMS 16 personnel attended to the patient while Rescue 36 with Captain 36-5 handling on scene operations. Rescue 35 was staged near the intersection of Raystown Road and Six Mile Run Road for traffic control. The call ended at 04:23.

RESCUE  35 & FIRE POLICE DUE FOR TREE DOWN

Sept 9th - Company 35 & their Fire Police Unit were dispatched for a tree down on Route 164 on Tuesday evening. The  tree blocking one lane of traffic was cut and removed in short order. All units were back in quarters at 20:36.

STATION 35 CALLED TO VEHICLE FIRE ON ROUTE 164

Sept 7th - Company 35 was dispatched for a tractor & trailer fire on Route 164. Chief 35 arrived to find an SUV towing a travel trailer with the fire already extinguished and placed all apparatus back into service at 17:34.

RESCUE 35 RUNS MVA WITH CO.3

Sept 7th - Company 3, Rescue 35 & Squad 6 were dispatched on Labor Day for an MVA on Route 994. Chief 3 arrived on the scene to find one vehicle over an embankment and off the highway with no entrapment. He brought his apparatus into the scene and placed Rescue 35 at the intersection of Route 994 & Little Valley Road for Traffic control. Squad 6 was placed available. Fire Police units form 3 & 35 assumed traffic control responsibilities and Rescue 35 was placed in service at 10:17.

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH ON SAXTON ROAD

Sept 6th - Company 35 was dispatched for a motor vehicle crash on Sunday at 08:27. Lieutenant 35 -2 arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved with all the patients still in the vehicles but with no confinement. He assumed command and assigned Rescue 36 & 35 Fire Police units to traffic control on this very foggy morning. Rescue 35's staff assisted EMS 15 with patient packaging and removal. All three victims of the accident were transported to area hospitals by Saxton's two ambulances. The call ended at 09:16.

SUV ROLLOVER ON LITTLE VALLEY ROAD

Aug 29th - Rescue 35, Rescue 3 and EMS 15 were dispatched for an MVA on Little Valley Road in Todd Township on Saturday morning at 08:18. Lieutenant 35-3 arrived on the scene to find an SUV rollover blocking the east bound lane. The two occupants of the vehicle had self extricated with one exhibiting moderate injuries. Rescue 3 was placed available. EMS 15 with Medic 15-4 transported both patients to JC Blair Hospital in Huntingdon. The crew from Rescue 35 assisted with fluid control and debris cleanup and provided scene safety until PSP arrived.  The incident was terminated at 09:40.

RESCUE 35 RUNS CRASH WITH COMPANY 17

Aug 28th - Company 17, EMS 17 along with Rescue 35 responded to a motor vehicle crash on Route 994 Friday at 17:15. Deputy Chief 17 arrived on scene to find an SUV into a tree with one patient still in the vehicle. 17's crew was able to free the victim with minor extrication for transport to JC Blair Hospital. Rescue 35 was placed back into service after the patient was loaded. 35 Fire Police remained on scene to assist with traffic control. The call ended at 18:02.

TANKER RUNS DWELLING FIRE WITH CO.21

Aug 22nd - Tanker 35 was dispatched to assist Huntingdon County Company 21 with a working fire on Beavertown Road on Sunday at 08:13 hours.  Upon arrival Tanker 35's staff under the direction of Captain 35-3 was ordered to the interior for overhaul operations. Tanker 35 was released from the scene at 10:16 hours. A family of seven was made homeless from the fire. A Pa State Fire Marshall was called to investigate.

RESCUE 35 HANDLES LANDING ZONE ASSIGNMENT

FOR DOUBLE FLY-OUT FOR CO.3

Aug 22nd - Rescue 35 was dispatched with Company 3 for a Motor Vehicle Crash on Shy Beaver Road at 21:50 hours on Friday evening. Chief 3 diverted Rescue 35 from the scene to establish a Landing Zone for two Aeromedical units at Hill Top Supply. Assistant Chief 35- 3 directed the LZ operations for Stat Medivac 11 & 12. Both Choppers lifted off for the Trauma Center by 23:00 hours and Rescue 35 was back in quarters and ready at 23:20 hours.

CO.35 DUE FOR THE MVA ON SAXTON ROAD

Aug 21st - Rescue 35 & Ambulance 15 were dispatched for a motor vehicle accident on Saxton Road on Friday at 10:15 hours.  Captain 35-2 riding in on Rescue 35 arrived to find a single vehicle  in a ditch in front of Saxton Auto Parts with the dirver self extricated. EMS 15 evaluated the patient with no apparent injuries. Captain 35- 2 secured the scene and turned the incident over to 35 Fire Police unit until the arrival of PSP and placed the Rescue Company ready. The called ended at 10:33 hours.

MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT WITH CO.36

Aug 20th - Company 36, Rescue 35 and EMS 15 were dispatched for a motorcycle accident on Six Mile Run Road at 13:06 hours on Friday. Captain 35-4 commanded the incident. EMS 16 & 15 under the direction of Medic 15 -2 assisted with patient packaging for transport to the Altoona Regional Trauma Center.  Rescue 35 was placed available at 13:18 hours.

MVA WITH CO.36 on ROUTE 26

Aug 18th - Company 36 and Rescue 35 were dispatched for a motor vehicle crash on Tuesday at 20:21 hours. The 911 Center cancelled all responding apparatus, reporting the vehcile had left the scene. Chief 36 had his untis continue in to investigate. Rescue 35 remained in quarters.

ANIMAL RESCUE IN NEW ENTERPRISE

Aug 16th - Company 35's Technical Rescue Unit was dispatched to assist Company 41 and Bedford Conuty Animal Rescue Team with an animal rescue at the Replogle Farm on Sunday at 20:17 hours. A cow fell 10 foot down into a manure vault. Rescue Team members removed the animal using harnesses and heavy equipment from a neighboring contractor. The operations entailed ventilating the vault, lowering two team members down to the animal to place the extrication harness on the cow and installing a rigging device on the 1000 pound animal so it cold be lifted from the vault. The call ended at 23:20 hours.

CLOSE CALL AT JED'S RESTAURANT IN SAXTON BOROUGH

Aug 6th - Company 35 was dispatched for a fire Investigation at Jed's Restaurant on Thursday at 16:47 hours. Chief 35 arrived on scene with normal conditions outside the structure. The staff reported a power outage  and smell of something burning when meeting Chief at the door. Upon further investigation it was discovered that the main breaker had faulted and burned in the main panel box. There was no visible fire but there were obvious electrical problems within the structure. The owner was instructed to contact their electrician immediately and notified that power could not be restored to the building until the problems were corrected. 35 staff worked to run temporary power to the coolers and freezers. Chief placed the box back in service at 17:30 hours.

RESCUE 35 RUNS PHYSICAL RESCUE ON BIKE ACCIDENT

Aug 5th - EMS 15 & Rescue 35 were called to a bicycle accident on Wednesday at 18:20 hours where a young boy had his foot entangled in the wheel. Rescue crew used hand tools for disassembly ops to free his foot. He was then transported to JC Blair Hospital for treatment and the call ended at 18:39 hours.

MORE TREES DOWN AT SAME LOCATION

Aug 2nd - Rescue 35 and Fire Police were hit out again on Sunday morning at 08:42 hours for more trees down at Wildcat Rocks. This time three large tress were blocking both lanes of Route 913. Chief 35 had the 911 Center call Penn Dot for assistance while 35's Rescue staff went to work on the fallen trees. Eventually Brode's log truck was brought in to help remove the trees. The highway was finally cleared and units placed in service at 10:47 hours.

TREE DOWN IN CARBON TWP

Aug 2nd - Rescue 35 and Fire Police were called for a large tree down at Wildcat Rocks on Sunday at 03:32 hours. Chief 35 arrived to find a large tree blocking the west bound lane of route 913. Rescue crew members used chain saws to cut the tree into manageable sections for removal from the highway. Chief placed the box back in service at 04:01.

ROLLOVER WITH 36

DWELLING FIRE ON HORTON ROAD

July 27th - The 36 -04 Box was dispatched for a working house fire on Horton Road near Langdondale on Monday at 18:59 hours. Chief 36 assumed command of the two dwelling fire assigning Wagon 36 and crew to fire attack from the A side and Truck 35 to side C for roof ventilation. Engine 35 pumped the 5 inch layed out from Wagon 36 and Tankers 36, 35 and 32 moved water from the fill site. 36 had a good hit on the second floor fire that followed by an extensive ovehaul with staff from 35 and 32. Crews worked the fire for about two hours. All 35 Apparatus was back in quarters and ready at 21:16 hours. Huntingdon County Engine 3 manned Station 35 during the incident.

35 FIRE POLICE DISPATCHED FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL

AND SCENE SECURITY IN LIBERTY TWP

July 25th - 35 Fire Police responsed to assist EMS 15 with traffic control for a man down along the highway at the corner of 16th Street and Route 913. The were on scene for nearly two hours and back in service at 08:09 hours.

THIRD SETON AUTOMATIC ALARM FOR JULY

July 21st - The 35 -01 Box was once again dispatched for an automatic alarm at the Seton Company in Saxton Borough. Chief 35 arrived on scene to find the alarm system had malfunctioned and placed the box in service at 05:23 hours.

MULTI TRAUMA MVA IN TODD TWP

WITH THREE FLY-OUTS

July 18th - Company 35, Company 3 and Rescue 21 worked a serious two vehicle accident at the intersection of Little Valley Road and Route 994 on Saturday at 16:36 hours. Chief 35 arrived on scene to find a T-Bone crash with 8 injured victims. Deputy Chief 3 riding in on Engine 3 assumed command while Chief 35 handled operations. EMS from 3, 15, 5 and 21 treated the patients with three being flown from a landing zone in Hopewell Township and the others transported to Altoona and Huntingdon Hospitals. Rescue 35's staff assisted with patient removal and packaging. Engine 35 was assigned to landing zone responsibilities. The call ended at 18:02 hours.

WORKING VEHICLE FIRE WITH 36

July 14th - Company 36 along with Engine and Tanker 35 were dispatched for a vehicle fire on Front Street in Hopewell on Tuesday at 05:01 hours. Deputy Chief  36 arrived on scene and reported a pickup truck fire well off. Wagon 36 made quick work of the fire and 35 apparatus was placed back into service at 5:36 hours.

CONGRATULATIONS MIKE SWANGER

July 11th - The members of the Saxton Fire Company would like to congratulate Chief 20 Mike Swanger on receiving the prestigious Huntingdon County Fireman of the Year Award. Great job Chief with our greatest respect from everyone at Station 35.

SAXTON FIRE IS CROWNED AS THE 2009

HUNTINGDON COUNTY FIRE QUEEN

RECORD ATTENDANCE AT HUNTINGDON COUNTY CONVENTION

July 11th - Congratulations to all the convention award winner and in particular to Petersburg Fire Company for receiving the coveted HAP Meyers Award.

ANOTHER AUTOMATIC ALARM AT SETON

July 9th - The 35-01 Box was once again struck for an automatic alarm at the Seton Company. Chief 35 arrived with nothing showing and similar alarm conditions as on the previous call. He held 35 units for investigation and placed the remainder of the box in service. Plant management arrived on scene to address the alarm system  problems and 35 apparatus returned to quarters at 08:50 hours.

HUNDREDS ATTEND LITTLE PRINCESS PAGEANT

AUTOMATIC ALARM AT SETON

July 9th - The 35-01 box was dispatched for an automatic alarm at the Seton Company on Thursday at 03:59 hours. Chief 35 arrived on scene to find the alarm panel showing multiple fire points activated but nothing showing. He assumed command and ordered 35 crews to the interior for investigation. Nothing was found and it was later determined the system malfunctioned. The box was placed available at 04:52 hours.

35 FIRE POLICE HONORED TO HANDLE TRAFFIC

CONTROL FOR VIETNAM VETS

July 5th - Saxton Fire Ploice were called out on Sunday to handle traffic control while the Vietnam Vets Motorcycle Benefit Ride went through the area.

LARGE TURNOUT FOR MEMORIAL SERVICE

KICKS OFF HUNTINGDON COUNTY FIREMAN'S CONVENTION

July 5th - Almost 500 Fire and EMS personnel from all across Huntingdon County attended the memorial service at the Trinity United Church of Christ in Saxton on Sunday evening. A very deserving  service was held to honor all fallen comarades with Pastor Alan Brumbaugh delivering the message along with special music provided by the Sothern Cove Fire Company Choir. A walking processional from the church to Station 35 followed the service where a last call and sounding of the final bells was conducted. An Open house of the new Station 35 expansion project followed the memorial service.

ROUTE 913 MVA

July 3rd - Company 35 and EMS 15 were called for an MVA on Route 913 in Liberty Township on Wednesday at 14:29 hours. Upon arrival Captain 35-2 riding in on Rescue 35 found a vehicle over the embankment with no entrapment. He determined the scene safe after EMS 15's assement and with PSP handling the traffic control, placed the box back into service.

ROLLOVER ON PINCHOT ROAD

June 30th - Rescue 35, EMS 15 and Rescue 36 were disptached for a motor vehcile accident on the Pinchot Road Tuesday at 11:38 hours. Chief 35 arrived on scene to find a compact car on its roof with the driver self extricated. Rescue 35 was assigned to vehicle stabilization and fluid control. EMS 15 assessed the single occupant that resulted in a patient refusal. Chief 35 placed the box back in service at 12:37 hours after the scene was cleared by PSP.

FIRE POLICE ONLY ON ROUTE 36 MVA

June 22nd - Company 35 Fire Police were dispatched for a no injury, non reportable motor vehicle accident on Monday at 19:31 hours. They performed traffic control until the vehicle was cleared at 21:00 hours.

MVA ON ROUTE 26

June 19th - No sooner then reporting back into station from the crash in Hopewell on Friday, Company 35 and EMS 15 were dispatched for a motor vehicle accident in front of Weavers Garage in Liberty Township on Route 26. Chief 35 arrived on scene to find one SUV off the highway after striking multiple used cars in Weaver's lot. The patient was not injured. Chief 35 placed the box back in service at 02:36 hours.

RESCUE 35 RUNS SERIOUS CRASH WITH STATION 36

June 19th - Company 36 along with Rescue 35 were dispatched for a serious car versus motorcycle accident on Friday on Route 26 near Hopewell. Deputy Chief 36 arrived on scene to find two patients with one of them being ejected. He quickly assigned Rescue 35 landing zone responsibilities at Station 36. Rescue 35 was released following the Fly Out at 01:53 hours.

REPORTED HOUSE FIR AT 603 CHURCH STREET

June 18th - The Full First Alarm 35-01 Box was struck on Thursday evening at 17:26 hours for a reported house fire. Rescue Captain 35-3 arrived on scene to find an oven fire resulting from a Pizza box. He removed the box and extinguished the fire as 35 apparatus was arriving on scene. Engine 35 was assigned to ventilation duties and the remainder of the box was placed in service. The call ended at 18:04 hours.

HORSES DOWN IN MCCONNELLSTOWN

June 18th - Company 35's Technical Rescue Team was called to assist in McConnellstown with a Horse Down. The Crew worked to raise the horse so it could be evaluated by the vet. The call ended at 12:15 hours.

MVA WITH STATION 36

June 18th - Company 35 was called with Station 36 apparatus on an automatic alarm at the Hopewell Village Apartments on Tuesday morning  at 09:23 but were cancelled by Deputy Chief 36 before leaving the station.

MVA IN COALMONT BOROUGH AT THE BRIDGE

MVA IN SAXTON BOROUGH

June 16th - Company 35 responded to a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Front Street and Route 913 on Tuesday. Assistant Chief 35-3 arrived on scene of the minor, no injury accident and assigned Rescue 35 to traffic control duties. The call was terminated 10 minutes later.

MVA ON ROUTE 164

June 11th - Company 35 was dispatched for a motor vehicle crash on top of the mountain on route 164. The accident occurred in Blair County so it was handled by Station 80 and Company 35 apparatus were placed available. 35 Fire Police assisted with traffic control.

ROLLOVER ON LITTLE VALLEY ROAD

June 6th - Company 35 was dispatched for an MVA on the Little Valley Road on Saturday at 23:22 hours. Chief 35 arrived on scene to find a compact car rolled over on its side with the patient self extricated. Rescue 35 maintained scene control while EMS 15 evaluated the accident victim which ended up as a patient refusal. The call ended at 12:45 hours.

TRUCK 35 RESPONDS ON THE 17 BOX

ON WELLS VALLEY ROAD

May 28th - Truck 35 was dispatched for a working house fire on the Wells Valley Road on Thursday at 22:15. Command 17 ordered the Truck crew under the direction of Captain 35-3 to handle overhaul operations on the structure. They worked the job for about two hours and were back in quarters and ready at 01:01 on Friday. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the officers and members of Station 57 who experienced an apparatus accident on the way to the call. They rolled their tanker off the highway and down over an embankment.  While the rig suffered major damage we are glad to hear the injuries to their operator and crew member seemed to be minor.

HIGHWAY FLOODING ON RAYSTOWN ROAD

May 23rd - 35 Fire Police were called out for traffic control near the intersection of Raven Run Road & Raystown Road for water on the highway following the major thunderstorms that hit the area on Saturday afternoon. Their assignment lasted for about 25 minutes with them reporting back in service at 17:25.

MOTORCYCLE VS BOAT & TRAILER

BRUSH FIRE ON LITTLE VALLEY ROAD

May 21st - Company 35 along with Tankers 36 & 3 and Brush units from 36, 3, 17 & 21 were dispatched for a brush fire in Todd Township, 18588 Little Valley Road at 21:15 on Thursday. Chief 35 arrived on scene to find a ¼ acre fire just off the highway near a mobile home. He assumed command and placed all the brush units available.  Engine & Tanker 35 crew’s made quick work of the extinguishment and the fire was reported out within minutes.  Chief placed the box available at 22:16.

NEW EMT'S

May 20th - Congratulations to our new Emergency Medical Technician’s Brittany Swope, Kati Mazzeferro, Jesse Fessler, Barb Hammond, Cindy Diehl. Rose McGhee and Lester Meck! We are very proud of you and hope to see you as part of our 24/7 on call crew very soon.

MVA ON 36-04 BOX

May 13th - Company 36 & Rescue 35 were dispatched for a motor vehicle accident at 14:36 on Wednesday. The incident was reported to be in the area of Eichelberger Town but responding units were unable to locate the accident. The 911 Center then found the wrong address was given by the caller and it was actually well into Company 32’s area. 36 & 35 apparatus were placed available at 15:06.

RESIDENTIAL FIRE ALARM ON OAK STREET

IN BROAD TOP

Apr 30th - At 12:38 on Thursday, the 17-01 Box was struck for an automatic fire alarm with a second floor some detector activation at a residence on Oak Street in Broad Top on Thursday Afternoon. Assistant Chief 17 arrived on the scene with nothing showing. His investigation found it to be a ‘food on the stove top fire’ with no extension. He held Engine 17 and placed the remainder of the box back in service.  All responding Company 35 apparatus were back in quarters and ready at 13:00 hours.

AUTOMATIC ALARM AT SAXTON MARKET

Apr 28th - Company 35 was dispatched for an automatic fire alarm at Saxton Market on Tuesday at 12:58. The Bedford County 911 Center cancelled all units before they marked up on the air. It was reported the alarm company was on premise performing maintenance and accidentally triggered the alarm.

ANOTHER CALL TO OLD BEDFORD VILLAGE FOR PRINCE

Apr 25th - Rescue 35 was once again dispatched to Old Bedford Village for a horse down on Saturday at 13:29. Rescue Captain 35 arrived on scene to find Prince, the huge draft horse down. He directed his crew and members of Bedford Fire Department and Bedford Animal Rescue Team to sling and harness the horse so it could be lifted. The operation was completed in about 15 minutes.

BEDFORD COUNTY FIREMAN OF THE YEAR

TWO VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN LIBERTY TWP.

Apr 20th - At 13:15 on Monday Company 35, Ambulance 15 & Rescue 36 were dispatched for a two car accident that occurred at the intersection of Norris Street & Saxton Road. Chief 35 arrived on scene to find both vehicles off the highway in the NAPA parking lot with no entrapment and injuries to one of the accident victims. He assumed command and placed Rescue 36 available. Rescue 35’s crew under the direction of Rescue Captain 35 assisted EMS with patient packaging and scene safety. Ambulance 15’s people treated the patient and then transported to Bedford Memorial Hospital. The incident was terminated at 13:57 after arrival of PSP. The 35 Fire Police unit assisted with traffic control.

CONGRATULATIONS!

35 FIRE POLICE RUN TWO ON ROUTE 164 SUNDAY

Apr 19th - A rock slide at the top of the mountain on Route 164 closed the East bound lane requiring 35 Fire Police to assume traffic control until Penn Dot could clear the highway. The fire police unit under the direction of 35 LT FP- 3 responded to the call at 11:20 hours and were on scene until 12:37.

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON LITTLE VALLEY ROAD

Apr 18th - Company 35 and Rescue 3 were dispatched for a motor vehicle crash on Little Valley Road on Saturday at 03:28. Initial calls from the 911 center were reporting possible confinement but Chief 35 arrived to find the patient out of the vehicle. The SUV was off the highway after striking an embankment and several trees and landing in a small ravine. Chief 35 assumed command and placed Rescue 3 available. Rescue 35’s crew handled scene safety and debris removal. 15’s EMS crew assessed the single patient involved and transported to JC Blair Hospital in Huntingdon. Chief 35 held 35 fire police on scene for traffic control until the towing company removed the vehicle and placed the remainder of the box back into service at 04:35.

REPORTED STRUCTURE FIRE AT JC's GYM

IN SAXTON BOROUGH

Apr 9th - Fire Police LT. 35-2 radioed in a possible structure fire at JC’s Gym on Lower Main Street on Wednesday at 16:59. Patrons using the gym reported smoke and a strong electrical odor in the first floor fitness area. Chief 35 arrived on scene to find conditions as reported and suspected a ballast fire in one of the fluorescent ceiling lights. He assumed command and instructed Engine 35’s crew under the direction of Captain 35-1 to put their thermal imaging camera to work in locating the origin of the fire. The camera located the hot ballast and it was removed from the light fixture. The building owner’s electrician isolated the bad fixture from the rest of the lighting system. Truck 35 with Captain 35-3 set a PPV fan at the entrance to the gym to clear the smoke and odor. The call was held to a local alarm and ended at 17:25.

TRUCK 35 RUNS CHIMNEY FIRE IN LINCOLN TWP

Apr 8th - Truck 35 under the direction of Captain 35-3 and a full crew responded on the 3-6 Box for a Chimney fire on Hammer Road in Lincoln Township at 21:40 on Wednesday. Chief 3 riding in on Engine 3 arrived on scene with a chimney fire and no extension. Due to the remote location of the residence, he ordered Truck 35 to stage at Raystown Road & Fouse’s Crossing through the initial operations.  Company 3 handled the extinguishment and cleaning of the chimney and Truck 35 was placed back into service at 22:29.

BARN FIRE ON RAYSTOWN ROAD WITH CO.32

Apr 5th - Tanker 35 with a staffing of five responded to multiple alarm Barn Fire with Company 32 on Raystown Road just above the Route 26 & 36 intersection on Sunday at 17:35. Tanker 35 joined in the tanker shuttle supplying water to the fire scene. 35s crew under the direction of Captain 35-3 was assigned to work the interior in a successful effort to save the milking parlor. Tanker 35 was released after four hours into the call at 21:40 hours.

CANCELLED ON MVA WITH CO.36

Apr 5th - Rescue 35 was dispatched to assist Company 36 with an MVA on Raystown Road near the Hopewell VFW at 02:45 on Sunday. Deputy Chief 36 arrived on scene and cancelled 35 before the leaving the station at 02:46.

BUSY WEEKEND ON RAYSTOWN ROAD SOUTH

Apr 4th - A 17:10 on Saturday, Company 35, Ambulance 15 & Rescue 36 were dispatched for an MVA on Raystown Road about 1/2 mile south of the Route 913 Route 26 intersection. Chief 35 arrived on scene to find an extended cab pickup on it roof blocking both lanes. His on scene investigation found all three occupants out of the vehicle being attended to by first arriving EMTs, all very fortunately exhibiting only minor injuries. He assumed command bringing Rescue 35 in for scene security while 15s crew assessed the patients. All three ended up being patient refusals. Command 35 closed Route 26 from the intersection to Raven Run Road utilizing Rescue 36 and 35 Fire Police for this operation.  All units were released from the scene at 18:19 hours following PSP investigation and the removal of the vehicle by the towing service.

SUV ROLLOVER AT 2135 BROAD TOP MOUNTAIN ROAD

Mar 31st - Company 35 & Ambulance 15 along with Rescue 17 were dispatched for a motor vehicle accident on Broad Top Mountain Road in Middletown on Tuesday at 08:36. Chief 35 arrived on scene to find an SUV off the highway on its side. The driver and only occupant self extricated exhibiting no injuries. Chief assumed command and placed Rescue 17 and Tanker 35 available. Rescue 35’s crew provided scene safety. EMS 15 assessed the patient that resulted in no transport. The 35 Fire Police unit handled traffic control until PSP arrived. The box was placed back in service at 09:18.

SAXTON FIRE CO. EMS TEAM COVERAGE AT

PENN STATE ALTOONA

Over 40 members of the Saxton Fire Company EMS team spent two days at the Penn State Altoona campus sharpening their emergency medical skills during their annual Continuing Education Weekend. The training weekend was coordinated by Paramedics Mike Smith and Tom Stoudnour. Expert instruction was provided By Physicians and Trauma Nurses from the Altoona Hospital Regional Trauma Center. Our thanks to everyone involved with this great achievement! We would also like to personally thank Dr Stern for all his support and cooperation of our EMS operations.

BUILDING FIRE OFF JACKS CORNER RD WITH CO.41

Mar 26th - Rescue 35 was dispatched for RIT and Truck 35 and Tanker 35 were called for work on a Building fire with Company 41 at 04:25 on Thursday. Assistant Chief 41-2 arrived on scene and found the building burned to the ground. He brought Tanker 35 into the scene with Wagon 36 along with the responding 41 apparatus. He placed Rescue 35 & Truck 35 available while still in route and they marked back in quarters at 04:55. Tanker 35 was in quarters and ready at 05:34.

COMPANY 35 DUE 0N HUNTINGDON 5-5 BOX

Mar 22nd - Rescue 35 and Engine 35 were part of the apparatus due on the 5-5 Box alarm assignment struck for a possible 5^th floor apartment fire in Huntingdon on Sunday at 18:06. Shortly after arriving on scene at the Deforest apartments, Chief 5 requested all incoming apparatus to come in under caution. After his investigation he held Company 5 apparatus and placed the remainder of the Box back in service at 18:14.

WORKING BASEMENT FIRE IN COALDALE BOROUGH

Mar 21st - The 36-01 Box was dispatched for a working fire in downtown Six Mile at 00:23 on Saturday. Deputy Chief 36 arrived on scene reporting heavy smoke coming from the two story dwelling. Chief 36 arriving at the same time assumed command and directed the operations. Company 36 & 35 units worked the interior holding the fire to the basement area with 1&3/4 attack lines from Wagon 36. The attack was followed up with positive pressure ventilation to clear smoke from the structure.

CONTROLLED BRUSH FIRE GOES OUT FO CONTROL

Mar 14th - Company 35 was dispatched for a controlled brush fire that started to go out of control on Raystown Road at 11:01. Deputy Chief 35 riding in on Engine/Tanker 35 ordered his crew to extinguish the fire that spread to some nearby trees and brush. The call ended at 11:33.

WORKING SHED FIRE ON SAXTON ROAD

Mar 12th - The 35-01 Box alarm assignment was dispatched for a shed fire endangering a mobile home on Thursday at 10:56. Chief 35 arrived on scene to find the conditions as reported with a wood utility shed well off and threatening a D side mobile home. Engine/Tanker 35 was the first to arrive and its crew was ordered to fire attack on the shed from Saxton Road while Engine 35 was staged on Wall Street and directed to protect the exposure. The fire was extinguished within in minutes with no fire extension to the mobile home. Chief 35 held 35 apparatus and placed the remainder of the apparatus due on the Box back into service. While overhaul the shed fire a small fire occurred in a garage under demolition from flying embers on the B side of the shed and was quickly extinguished. All 35 apparatus was returned to quarters at 11:46.

FURNACE MALFUNCTION AT PA STATE LIQUOR STORE

Mar 10th - The 35-01 Box was dispatched at 9:14 on Tuesday for a reported chimney fire at the Liquor store on Main Street in Saxton Borough. Chief 35 arrived on scene to find smoke coming from the chimney off an oil furnace. He held Company 35 apparatus and placed the remainder of the box back in service. No key holders were available so forcible entry into the furnace room was required. After entry was gained it was determined that the oil furnace had malfunctioned and the property owner was advised to contact their heating service representative. The call ended at 10:04.

SINGLE MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT BECOMES TWO

Mar 8th - Company 35 and EMS 15 were dispatched for a motor vehicle accident on Raystown Road near Marysville on Sunday morning at 04:45. The Bedford 911 Center alerted responding units of a single vehicle roll over. Upon the arrival of Chief 35 he found that a secondary crash had occurred where a car failed to get stopped and T boned the first vehicle involved. Chief 35 notified dispatch of the second accident now blocking both lanes and had Company 36 fire police dispatched to close Raystown Road at the Riddlesburg Bridge and ordered 35 Fire Police to close the highway at Raven Run Road. Both drivers were out of their vehicles and were released by EMS 15 personnel after assessment and PSP who took both parties into custody. Rescue 35s crew handled scene safety and debris clean up and were placed back into service at 06:25.

BRUSH FIRE IN LITTLE VALLEY

AUTOMATIC ALARM AT TUSSEY MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL

Mar 4th - The 35-01 box was dispatched for an automatic fire alarm at the high school this morning at 07:51.The dispatch center was notified of a false activation by school officials. Chief 35 placed the box in service prior to any apparatus response at 07:55 hours.

WILDLAND FIRE IN CARBON TOWNSHIP

Mar 3rd - Company 35 along with Brush 17 & 3 and Tankers 17 & 36 were dispatched for a forest fire in Carbon Township in the Kenrock area on Tuesday at 13:33. The fire was located almost five miles off the Broad Top Mountain Road. The fire had spread across several acres in the very remote area and access to the fire was limited to only brush units. Chief 35 assumed command above the fire while Marshal 35 directed the operations. Chief 35 had the 911 Center re-alert for additional manpower and ATVs and special called Brush 21 to the scene. Brush 17, Brush 3, Brush 3-1 & Brush 21 along and their crews worked the fire with 35. Engine 35 was staged above the fire with Tankers 36 and 17 to fill the brush trucks as they emptied and then returned to the fire area. Tanker 3 was staged and Engine 41 was on standby in 35’s station. The fire was brought under control in about one hour and the overhaul work continued until 16:13 when the scene was turned over to DCNR. All apparatus was back in quarters and ready at 17:12.

WORKING DUPLEX FIRE IN ROBERTSDALE

Mar 2nd - The 17-01 box was struck for a working fire on Water Street in Robertsdale on Monday at 09:28. Lieutenant 17 arrived on scene with heavy fire in one of residences of the two story duplex building. He assumed command and directed an interior attack with first arriving 17 units. Truck 35 was ordered to the roof for ventilation ops upon arrival and Engine 35 was instructed to tag the hydrant on the way in and position on the A side. Upon arrival Engine 35’s staff advanced two 1&3/4 lines into the B side and went to work on the interior attack. The initial attack was successful in holding the fire to the first residence but the wind swept fire got into the roof of both buildings before the fire could be brought totally under control. A brief mayday was called as one of Engine 35s interior crew members fell through the first floor. He was quickly pulled to safety by his partner without injury and the operations continued. High winds and near zero wind chills made this a tough job. The extensive overhaul work that eventually ended with a Class A foam application kept crews from 17, 35, 36, 21, 12, 14 & 56 working for over three hours. Lieutenant 17 returned all 35 apparatus at 12:58 hours. A PA State Fire Marshall was on scene as crews were released to determine the cause of the fire. The Red Cross was called to assist the families made homeless. Company 6 provided RIT and Company 3 stood by in Saxton’s house.

HORSE DOWN AT OLD BEDFORD VILLAGE

Mar 1st - Company 31 and Saxton’s Technical Rescue team were once again called to Old Bedford Village for a horse down at 16:23 on Sunday. Prince, the large percheron draft horse, suffering from a muscle disease was brought back to its feet using a sling and backhoe.  Deputy Chief 31 placed all units back in service at 18:53.

TWO FoR TUESDAY

Feb 24th - A first alarm assignment for a dwelling fire on the 17-02 Box was dispatched on Tuesday at 13:28 Hours. Chief 17 arrived on the scene of the Broad Top incident and assumed command of a working fire in a modular home. 17s engine crew got a quick hit on the interior but the fire was spreading rapidly above the ceilings and running through a large part of the structure. 35s truck crew was assigned to vertical roof ventilation while 35s engine staff worked with 17 and 36 to pull ceilings and extinguish the void space fire and then assisted with the extensive salvage and overhaul duties.  All 35 apparatus was back in quarters and ready at 16:27 hours.

AUTOMATIC ALARM AT SETON COMPANY

Feb 17th - The 35 -01 Box was dispatched for an automatic alarm at Seton Company at 07:49 on Tuesday. Chief 35 had nothing visible and the alarm panel showing a smoke detector activation in one of the air handling units. Engine 35 & Truck 35 assisted with the investigation with nothing found. Chief 35 placed the box back in service at 08:01.

MVA ON BROAD TOP MOUNTAIN ROAD

Feb 12th - Company 35 and Rescue 17 were dispatched for a two vehicle crash at Wildcat Rocks on Thursday at 21:39. Chief 35 arrived on the scene to find one vehicle pulled off the side of the highway and the other on the guard rails. The driver of vehicle one left the scene and the other driver was out of the vehicle walking around exhibiting no injuries. Chief 35 placed Rescue 17 available and held 35 apparatus for scene safety and debris removal. Upon arrival of PSP, 35 Fire Police units were held for traffic control and the rest of the 35-01 Box was placed back into service at 22:32.

FIRE POLICE DISPATCHED FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL

IN BROAD TOP

Feb 12th - Chief 17 requested Company 35 Fire Police to assist with traffic control in Broad Top for downed power lines following the high winds on Wednesday at 15:23 hours. They remained on scene for nearly three hours.

POWER OUTAGE TRIGGERS SETON ALARM

Feb 11th - A power outage triggered the alarm panel at the station for an automatic alarm at Seton. The box was placed available before any apparatus responded at 15:50.

FIRE POLICE CALLED TO ASSIST AT MVA with 36

Feb 11th - Company 35 Fire Police were called to the scene of a motor vehicle accident near Hopewell to assist with traffic control on Wednesday. They were released at 14:10.

TREE DOWN ON BROAD TOP MOUNTAIN ROAD

Feb 10th - Company 35 was called for a tree down blocking the highway on Broad Top Mountain Road on Tuesday at 13: 15 hours. Chief 35 arrived on scene to find Penn Dot already working to remove the downed tree.  35 Fire Police were held for traffic control and the remainder of the box was placed back in service.

VEHICLE FIRE OFF RAYSTOWN ROAD

ANOTHER CHIMNEY FIRE WITH 36 FOR THE TRUCK

Feb 6th - Company 36 and Truck 35 got hit out for a Chimney fire on Main Street in Six Mile on Tuesday at 13:02. Chimney was found to be plugged so 35 & 36 crews cleaned the chimney and assisted with basement ventilation during the process. The call ended at 14:01.

TRUCK CALL FOR CHIMNEY FIRE ON HORTON ROAD

Feb 5th - Company 36 and Truck 35 were dispatched for Chimney Fire on Horton Road in Langdondale at 17:26 Thursday evening. Chief 36 arrived with normal conditions and held his units and Truck 35 on scene. Investigation found problems with the furnace pipe with no fire in the Chimney. Chief 36 placed the box in service at 18:14.

WORKING FIRE ON SIX MILE RUN ROAD

Crews laddered a second floor porch roof for access to Division 2 as the interior stairs were burned out. Attack lines from Rescue 36 were then advanced to Division 2 for secondary interior attack. The heavy fire was brought under control about 15 minutes into the call. A lengthy overhaul process pursued in the extremely cold temperatures and concluded with a Class ‘A’ foam application on the complete interior. Rescue 35’s cascade was used to fill SCBA cylinders. Engine 17 was the water supply engine at a dry hydrant above town to fill tankers. Blair County Station 60 handled the RIT assignment. Transfer Companies utilized were Company 41, 56 & 3. The call ended at 18:59 hours. Chief 36 requested a PA State Fire Marshal to the scene today to help investigate the cause of the fire. The Red Cross was called to support the family made homeless by the fire.

HOUSE FIRE ON OAKRIDGE ROAD IN LINCOLN TWP.

CHIMNEY FIRE IN FINLEYVILLE

Feb 3rd - Company 36 and Truck 35 worked a Chimney Fire on Winter Lane in Finleyville at 15:50 on Tuesday. 36 crews under the direction of Chief 36 extinguished the fire and Truck 35s crew assisted with cleaning of the chimney. Chief 36 returned all apparatus to quarters at 17:05.

CANCELLED ON MVA WITH CO.17

Feb 2nd - Company 17, Special Unit 21 and Rescue 35 were dispatched for a motor vehicle accident on Cooks Road in Todd Township at 15:25 on Monday. Company 21 Officer arriving on scene reported no entrapment and all patients out of the vehicle. Rescue 35 was placed available at 15:30.

REPORTED STRUCTURE FIRE

Feb 1st - The 35 -01 Box was struck for a reported structure fire at 919 Lower Main Street on Sunday at 10:17. Chief 35 arrived on the scene with smoke coming from the eaves and roof area as reported by neighbors. Upon further investigation it was discovered that a downdraft to the outside furnace pipe filled the attic area with smoke. Chief 35 held company 35 units on scene and placed the remainder of the box back in service. 35 crews performed ventilation to clear the smoke from the residence. All 35 units were back in quarters and available at 10:50.

MVA ON RAYSTOWN ROAD

Jan 27th - Company 35 & Rescue 36 were dispatched for a motor vehicle accident on Raystown Road near Stoudnour Petroleum on Tuesday at 16:56. Fire Marshal 35 arrived on scene with one vehicle on its side and both passengers out of the car. The patients were assessed, packaged and transported to the hospital. Fire Company personnel assisted with scene safety. Rescue units were placed back into service at 18:47 and the scene was turned over to the 35 Fire Police unit until the arrival of PSP.

CAR OFF HIGHWAY ON SAXTON ROAD

DUE TO SNOWY ROADS

Jan 18th - Company 35 & Rescue 36 were dispatched for an MVA at Saxton Road and 16th Street on Sunday at 22:47. Chief 35 arrived on scene to find a car had slid off the highway into a culvert with no damage to the passengers or the vehicle and placed the box back in service at 22:59.

CO.35 CALLED FOR REKINDLE

Jan 16th - At 01:45 Company 35 and Tanker 3 were dispatched for a local alarm to extinguish some hot spots from the fire that occurred on Raystown Road on Thursday evening. Engine 35’s crew used two 1&3/4 hand lines and Class A foam to hit the remaining areas of fire. All apparatus was back in quarters and ready at 02:45.

HOUSE FIRE ON RAYSTOWN ROAD IN HOPEWELL TWP

Jan 15th - A full first alarm assignment on the 35-04 box was dispatched for a house fire on Raystown Road near Cherrytown at 16:56 on Thursday. Chief 35 arrived on scene with the second floor fully involved and all residents out of the large farmhouse. He assumed command and ordered Truck 35 and Engine 35 to engage master operations for an initial defensive attack from Side A. Wagon 36 was the next engine in and was ordered to the D side also for master stream operations.  After the heaviest fire was knocked down crews laddered the second floor via the porch roof for extinguishment and overhaul. First alarm Tankers 35, 36, 3 & 17 supplied water to the scene.  Early attempts to gain access to the local fill site water sources were unsuccessful due to snow and ice, so Engine 17 was assigned to fill tankers from the hydrant on Liberty Street in Saxton. Due to the extra travel time required, Chief 35 requested the second alarm tankers to the scene including Tankers 6, 12, 21, 41, and Blair County 60 & 80.  Huntingdon Fire Department handled the RIT assignment and Company 41 stood by in 35’s house. The long call ended at 20:55 hours.

This was a very difficult and devastating fire because of the frigid temperatures and degree of fire involvement, but even more so because it belonged to one of our own members. The entire 35 firehouse family and area residents are asked to please reach out to the Baker family after their terrible loss. 

TRUCK WORKS CHIMNEY FIRE WITH CO.36

Jan 11th - Truck 35 was dispatched with Company 36 for a Chimney Fire in Hopewell on Sunday morning at 11:30 hours. The aerial was raised to the roof and the Truck crew assisted with extinguishment, chimney cleaning and ventilation. Chief 36 placed all units available at 12:23 hours.

SAXTON TECHNICAL RESCUE TEAM CALLED OUT

FOR ANOTHER HORSE RESCUE

Jan 9th - For the second time in less than a month, Company 35’s Technical Rescue team was dispatched to Old Bedford Village to assist the Bedford County Animal Rescue Team with a horse down. The incident on Friday night was similar to the previous call that entailed the task of raising the 2000 pound Draft horse to its feet. The animal had been down for several hours and fears were that hypothermia along with the illness the animal was suffering, were becoming life threatening. The two teams along with the Bedford Fire Department worked together using heavy equipment, harnesses, air bags and other equipment and after three hours managed to complete the task. The call ended at 2045 hours.

FIRST CALL OF 2009 - VEHICLE FIRE WITH CO.36

Jan 9th, 2009 - Company 35 was hit out at 06:18 hours on Friday for a vehicle fire on Land Fill Road assisting company 36. Deputy 36 arrived on scene with a working car fire but handled the call with his units and placed 35 apparatus back into service while en route.